February 2002
Confessions of a Member of the 'Jamaah Islamiyah' Group in Indonesia - 2002-02-28
An Indonesian man confessed to participating in bombings in Manila with an extremist group, Jamaah Islamiyah, but claims ignorance of any ties to Al-Qaeda. He…
Office of the Unity Consolidation in Tehran Closed
The police have closed the Office of Unity Consolidation in Tehran, a major student organization supporting reforms, following a raid that resulted in the arrest…
Arrest of Suspect Involved in the Assassination of Ahmad Shah Massoud
A suspect linked to the assassination of Ahmad Shah Massoud has been arrested in the Netherlands. The suspect, Amour bin Mohammad Saliti, is believed to…
Accusation of Espionage for Israel - 2002-02-26
The Lebanese Army has accused three men of spying for Israel since 1993, alleging they provided sensitive military and political information. This incident highlights ongoing…
Clues Regarding a Russian Arms Dealer and the Taliban - 2002-02-26
U.S. and European investigators have uncovered links between Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout and the Taliban, as well as al-Qaeda. Documents found in Afghanistan reference…
Discovery of a Potential Terrorist Plot - 2002-02-26
American security experts are collaborating with Italian officials to investigate a tunnel near the U.S. Embassy in Rome, where a hole was discovered that could…
A Palestinian Armed Man Injured Ten People in East Jerusalem - 2002-02-26
A Palestinian armed man attacked bus passengers in East Jerusalem, injuring ten, while Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in the West Bank. Yasser Arafat expressed…
End of the Siege of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-02-25
The Israeli army has lifted the siege on Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah but continues to restrict his movement. Javier Solana of the EU emphasizes…
Detention of the Designer of Daniel Pearl's Kidnapping in Pakistan Extended
A Pakistani court has extended the detention of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the main suspect in the kidnapping of American journalist Daniel Pearl, for another…
Opposition Protests in Madagascar - February 23, 2002
Tens of thousands protested in Madagascar's capital against a three-month state of emergency declared by President Didier Ratsiraka after opposition leader Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory…
Arrest of Muslim Cleric in Britain - 2002-02-22
British police arrested Muslim cleric Abdullah al-Faisal for inciting murder against Jews. He is accused of encouraging his followers to commit violence and is set…
Removal of a Muslim General - February 22, 2002
A Muslim general in Bosnia, Suleiman Varanj, was removed from his position by NATO for participating in anti-American protests. These protests were in response to…
Appeal of Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Denied
A German court has denied the appeal of Anton Maluth, a 90-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Jewish prisoners…
Iranian Arrested at Miami Airport
An Iranian man named Iraj Eftekhari Pour was arrested at Miami Airport for possessing a loaded handgun before his flight to Washington, D.C. While there…
Turkish Police Arrest Three Arab Men on Suspicion of Plotting Attack on Israel
Turkish police have arrested three Arab men, identified as two Palestinians and one Jordanian, for allegedly plotting an attack on Israel. They reportedly received training…
Turkey and Al-Qaeda - 2002-02-19
Turkish police arrested three Arab men suspected of planning an attack on Israel. The suspects, identified as two Palestinians and one Jordanian, allegedly received training…
Iranian Government Rejects US Accusations - 2002-02-19
The Iranian government, represented by Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi, has rejected US accusations of harboring Al-Qaeda members among recently detained individuals at its borders. Kharrazi…
Iran-Afghanistan Relations - February 19, 2002
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi announced that none of the 100 individuals arrested at the border with Afghanistan and Pakistan are linked to Al-Qaeda, and…
Trial of Three Tunisians Suspected of Ties to Al-Qaeda Terror Network Begins
Three Tunisians are on trial in Milan for alleged connections to Al-Qaeda, accused of criminal activities including arms trafficking and document forgery. This case is…
Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of Abdul Rahman in Kabul - February 18, 2002
Hamid Karzai has vowed to find and punish those responsible for the murder of Abdul Rahman, Afghanistan's Minister of Aviation and Tourism, who was killed…
Three Men Arrested in Connection with the Kidnapping of American Journalist Daniel Pearl
Three men have been arrested in Pakistan for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The suspects are accused of sending…
Israeli Forces Attack West Bank - 2002-02-13
Israeli forces conducted operations in the West Bank, resulting in one Palestinian death and multiple arrests of suspected militants. Tensions escalated with incidents in Jerusalem…